Mother-Baby Postpartum RN
Charlottesville, VA
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Nights
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Schedule: Every other weekend (Friday, Saturday) and every other holiday
• Unit: Postpartum/Antepartum with float required within skill set including NICU to care for level II nursery patients
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic required
• License: VA license pending submissions accepted
• Time Off: Can approve 40 hours of RTO (Requested Time Off)

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• Additional certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., ACLS, PALS, CHEMO, TNCC, EFM) – verify with recruiter or facility

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Required Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 1+ year experience in specialty (default to higher if conflicting info arises)
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required

Job Responsibilities

• Clinical review and auto offer process
• Float between Postpartum/Antepartum and NICU level II nursery patients

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG
• Education verification (BSN preferred; ASN required if no BSN)
• State license primary source verification
• NURSYS verification for RN licenses
• Drug testing (10-panel including marijuana and fentanyl) within 2 months of start, updated annually
• Immunizations and health screenings including:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (2-step PPD or Qgold acceptable)
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella vaccinations or positive titers
  • Hepatitis B surface antibody titer (positive required or follow-up antigen titer)
  • Varicella vaccination or titer (declination accepted but required)
  • Flu vaccination (seasonal, no exemptions accepted)
• Physical exam attesting ability to meet physical demands, updated annually
• Pass/Fail cardiac rhythm assessment during orientation for adult inpatient RN positions and Mother-Baby units
• Professional appearance guidelines and compliance documents to be reviewed and acknowledged prior to start

Additional Notes

• Float pool responsibilities require flexibility within postpartum, antepartum, and NICU level II nursery care
• Epic EMR experience is mandatory
• Facility may require additional unit-specific certifications or training after start
• Some behavioral health or specialized units may require additional background checks or fingerprinting

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with experience in postpartum, antepartum, and neonatal care who is comfortable working nights and floating between related units.